The Czech Republic’s audiovisual sector is about to take a major step forward with the rebranding of the Czech Film Fund to the Czech Audiovisual Fund (CAF). The operation aligns with the new Audiovisual Act, effective from 1 January 2025.

Extending its support from films to series and games, CAF becomes a dynamic, diversified and forward-thinking institution, championing all forms of visual storytelling.

With updated funding models, increased financial contributions from both local and international platforms, and a modernized production incentive structure, the goal is to attract international interest while providing robust support for local talent. Ultimately, by nurturing projects across a broader range of media, the objective is to strengthen the country’s audiovisual industry.

Fundamental to the incoming reform is a strategic realignment of the fund’s mandate to encompass a broader range of audiovisual content.

The Czech Audiovisual Fund´s CEO Helena Bezděk Fraňková will present the changes and discuss key developments from an international perspective with prominent representatives of Czech audiovisual industry – Barrandov Studio´s CEO Petr Tichý and the chairman of the Audiovisual Producers' Association, Vratislav Šlajer.

This event will take place at CinemaxX 1.